US Bridges

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Withlacoochee River

Fair

Citrus County, Florida · 720FT N of River RD · Structure no. 020920

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Withlacoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 NB (SR-55) over Withlacoochee River in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,282 by 2047. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-19 NB (SR-55)
CrossesWithlacoochee River
Location720FT N of River RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.02523, -82.66915
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2025)
Projected traffic9,282 by 2047
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 NB (SR-55) over Withlacoochee River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Withlacoochee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US-19 NB (SR-55) over Withlacoochee River carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Withlacoochee River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 NB (SR-55) over Withlacoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.